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Quary Family History

Quary Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Quarry, Quay, Query, Bury, Quan, Geary, Dury, Quant, Jury, Quail

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Where is the Quary family from?

You can see how Quary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Quary families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Quary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quary. 100% of Quary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Quary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quary census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 129 immigration records available for the last name Quary. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 223 military records available for the last name Quary. For the veterans among your Quary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quary lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Quary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Quary in 1963 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quary ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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